Imitation of Life (1959)
Movie
1959
2 HOURS 5 MINS
Drama
An aspiring white actress takes in an African-American widow whose mixed-race daughter is desperate to be seen as white.
Cast & Crew
Lana Turner Lora Meredith
John Gavin Steve Archer
Sandra Dee Susie, age 16
Dan O'Herlihy David Edwards
Susan Kohner Sarah Jane, age 18
Robert Alda Allen Loomis
Juanita Moore Annie Johnson
Mahalia Jackson Choir soloist
Troy Donahue Frankie
Douglas Sirk Director
Eleanore Griffin Writer
Fannie Hurst Writer
Allan Scott Writer
Ross Hunter Producer
Sammy Fain Original Music
Frank Skinner Original Music
Henry Mancini Original Music
Russell Metty Cinematography
Milton Carruth Film Editing
Alexander Golitzen Art Direction
Richard H. Riedel Art Direction
Russell A. Gausman Set Decoration
Julia Heron Set Decoration
Jean Louis Costume Design
Bill Thomas Costume Design
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An actress's (Lana Turner) tie to her daughter (Sandra Dee) parallels her housekeeper's tie to hers.
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